new toys are always a challenge too

[iLikeLeica]

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hello -

 

postman delivered two new toys over the last couple of days

 

* new summarit 75mm

 

* old 1962 Summilux 50mm

 

I can already feel i'll make some great pictures with them, but just after a couple of days shooting i can allready tell they're not the easiest of lenses to work with...

 

the summarit is just thougher to focus on because of longer focal and smaller viewfinder area - guess at low apertures it makes is just less forgiving

 

summilux - the one stop difference with my summicron is noteable but the focusring needs a way longer 'path' - if that makes sense - to get the subject too sharp..

 

just a couple of initial findings - i'll get on with it now and shoot...

 

cheers

 

PS - i shoot with an M8

[wda]

The 75 is a super lens which might benefit from a magnifier on your eyepiece. Can't really comment on the 50 other than to say that a longer throw in focusing can lead to more accurate settings.

[carylwithay]

Sounds like lots of fun to me. Good luck

Caryl

[Bobitybob]

I can't speck for the Summilux as I don't have one but I've never had any problems focusing my Summarit 75. I've found it to be very sharp with or without a magnifier. Usually with these things I've found its just a matter of practice until you get used to the lens and its individual quarks. What a great opportunity to get out and take more photographs!

 

Good luck with your new lenses.